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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.21, 1,317.26 and 533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.21, 1,317.26 and 533.33 is: 798.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.21 : 1,317.26 = 533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.21/1,317.26 = 533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.21x = 1,317.26 × 533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.21x = 702,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,534.28/880.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.15

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